Navy Command Estates Planning & Utilisation Manager - #145703
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Plymouth
Contract type: Part time
HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG
Job Summary
His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport (HMNB(D)) is the largest Naval Base in Europe and provides support to the Devonport Flotilla, platforms undergoing maintenance and various visiting platforms. The unique opportunities offered within are varied,challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services;personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
Navy Command offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship, you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience and wider skills required for their job and future career. The successful candidate can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
To ensure that no one is put at a disadvantage during the recruitment process due to disability, condition or impairment, our intent is to reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate both during this recruitment process and in the role once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Therefore, if you feel you would wish to discuss any reasonable adjustment either as part of this recruitment process or if you were to be appointed in the role being advertised, please do so with the recruiting line manager.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium,tennis courts and other sporting facilities and a children’s nursery.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The primary purpose is to support the Deputy Estates Manager (Space) on the management of the space for the Naval Base under the Hard Facilities Management (FM) function. This includes:
Deal with day-to-day case work to contribute to delivery of property solutions and estate management.
Ensure the effective use of MOD estate to enable business outputs to be achieved effectively.
Contribute to the management of the Level 2 Asset Register.
Acquisition, development, effective use and disposal of land, property, equipment, space and accommodation within the HMNB(Devonport) portfolio.
Operational and Tactical Space Management - manage the operational and tactical use of space within the estate, working with Babcock to ensure optimal use of space on the Devonport site.
Ensure that appropriate lease and licensing arrangements are in place and that the Estate Directory is maintained to provide an accurate record of building use.
Strategic space management – unlock conflicting strategic space requirements as directed.
The Primary Purpose Is To Support The Deputy Estates Manager (Space) On The Management Of The Space For The Naval Base Under The Hard Facilities Management (FM) Function. This Includes
Deal with day-to-day case work to contribute to delivery of property solutions and estate management.
Ensure the effective use of MOD estate to enable business outputs to be achieved effectively.
Contribute to the management of the Level 2 Asset Register.
Acquisition, development, effective use and disposal of land, property, equipment, space and accommodation within the HMNB(Devonport) portfolio.
Operational and Tactical Space Management - manage the operational and tactical use of space within the estate, working with Babcock to ensure optimal use of space on the Devonport site.
Ensure that appropriate lease and licensing arrangements are in place and that the Estate Directory is maintained to provide an accurate record of building use.
Strategic space management – unlock conflicting strategic space requirements as directed.
Person specification
Essential
Qualifications of at least L4 qualification in Facilities Management, Contract Management or Project Management related discipline or extensive relevant experience at the discretion of the job holder.
Desirable
Membership of Project Management professional body & membership of FM/RICS associated professional body (ie APM, Prince 2, IAM IWFM, RICS)
Qualifications
Qualifications of at least L4 qualification in Facilities Management, Contract Management or Project Management related discipline or extensive relevant experience at the discretion of the job holder.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, previous skills and experience exclusively via CS Jobs.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
Job Summary
His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport (HMNB(D)) is the largest Naval Base in Europe and provides support to the Devonport Flotilla, platforms undergoing maintenance and various visiting platforms. The unique opportunities offered within are varied,challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines, from finance; legal services;personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development and offers flexible working, excellent annual leave and maternity allowances and a very competitive pension scheme.
Navy Command offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role. An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship, you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience and wider skills required for their job and future career. The successful candidate can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
To ensure that no one is put at a disadvantage during the recruitment process due to disability, condition or impairment, our intent is to reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate both during this recruitment process and in the role once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Therefore, if you feel you would wish to discuss any reasonable adjustment either as part of this recruitment process or if you were to be appointed in the role being advertised, please do so with the recruiting line manager.
In Navy Command we understand the everyday commitments both inside and outside the workplace, so our aim is to provide the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance. We also offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium,tennis courts and other sporting facilities and a children’s nursery.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
The primary purpose is to support the Deputy Estates Manager (Space) on the management of the space for the Naval Base under the Hard Facilities Management (FM) function. This includes:
- Monitor and hold to account our Industry Partners and their contractors to meet the Estates Management requirements, providing the Authority’s Intelligent Customer function and oversight through the Future Maritime Support programme (FMSP) and other contractual governance processes.
- Ensure requirements are delivered and design intent maintained to meet operational demands through effective asset management, including the development of long-term strategic plans.
- Develop governance regimes and processes to support delivery of the Estates outputs and work with other stakeholders (i.e. His Majesty's Naval Bases (HMNB), Devonport, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Clyde and Navy Command (NC) to ensure consistent approaches and alignment to Defence Infrastructure Organisation/Navy Command where appropriate.
Deal with day-to-day case work to contribute to delivery of property solutions and estate management.
Ensure the effective use of MOD estate to enable business outputs to be achieved effectively.
Contribute to the management of the Level 2 Asset Register.
Acquisition, development, effective use and disposal of land, property, equipment, space and accommodation within the HMNB(Devonport) portfolio.
Operational and Tactical Space Management - manage the operational and tactical use of space within the estate, working with Babcock to ensure optimal use of space on the Devonport site.
Ensure that appropriate lease and licensing arrangements are in place and that the Estate Directory is maintained to provide an accurate record of building use.
Strategic space management – unlock conflicting strategic space requirements as directed.
The Primary Purpose Is To Support The Deputy Estates Manager (Space) On The Management Of The Space For The Naval Base Under The Hard Facilities Management (FM) Function. This Includes
- Monitor and hold to account our Industry Partners and their contractors to meet the Estates Management requirements, providing the Authority’s Intelligent Customer function and oversight through the Future Maritime Support programme (FMSP) and other contractual governance processes.
- Ensure requirements are delivered and design intent maintained to meet operational demands through effective asset management, including the development of long-term strategic plans.
- Develop governance regimes and processes to support delivery of the Estates outputs and work with other stakeholders (i.e. His Majesty's Naval Bases (HMNB), Devonport, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Clyde and Navy Command (NC) to ensure consistent approaches and alignment to Defence Infrastructure Organisation/Navy Command where appropriate.
Deal with day-to-day case work to contribute to delivery of property solutions and estate management.
Ensure the effective use of MOD estate to enable business outputs to be achieved effectively.
Contribute to the management of the Level 2 Asset Register.
Acquisition, development, effective use and disposal of land, property, equipment, space and accommodation within the HMNB(Devonport) portfolio.
Operational and Tactical Space Management - manage the operational and tactical use of space within the estate, working with Babcock to ensure optimal use of space on the Devonport site.
Ensure that appropriate lease and licensing arrangements are in place and that the Estate Directory is maintained to provide an accurate record of building use.
Strategic space management – unlock conflicting strategic space requirements as directed.
Person specification
Essential
Qualifications of at least L4 qualification in Facilities Management, Contract Management or Project Management related discipline or extensive relevant experience at the discretion of the job holder.
Desirable
Membership of Project Management professional body & membership of FM/RICS associated professional body (ie APM, Prince 2, IAM IWFM, RICS)
Qualifications
Qualifications of at least L4 qualification in Facilities Management, Contract Management or Project Management related discipline or extensive relevant experience at the discretion of the job holder.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Annual leave of 25 days; rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, previous skills and experience exclusively via CS Jobs.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At sift and interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : Steve Poole
- Email : [email protected]
- Telephone : 07812559735
- Email : [email protected]
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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